at the 2020 Edinburgh Festival Fringe

Running a venue

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Advice for Fringe venues

Coronavirus support for venues

These resources will be updated regularly to provide support and information to venues, including potential avenues to explore in terms of finances, employment and advice to performing companies and artists.

HMRC support

HMRC phone helpline to support businesses and self-employed people concerned about not being able to pay their tax due to Covid-19. The helpline provides businesses and self-employed individuals with practical help and advice: 0800 0159 559. For those who are unable to pay due to coronavirus, HMRC will discuss your specific circumstances to explore:

cancelling penalties and interest where you have administrative difficulties contacting or paying HMRC immediately.

The helpline number is 0800 0159 559 (additional to other HMRC phone contact numbers). Opening hours are Monday to Friday 8:00 to 20:00, and Saturday 8:00 to 16:00. The helpline will not be available on bank holidays.

Businesses can access a range of finance through the government-owned British Business Bank, visit the Bank’s Finance Hub for further information.

A number of private lenders are also making funds available to small businesses impacted by Covid-19, including £2 billion from Lloyds Banking Group, £5 billion from NatWest and £7 billion from Barclays.